Salary cuts could save us GH5 Million monthly -COCOBOD
By Amoako Kwame The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has revealed that salary reductions for its executive management and senior staff could save them an estimated GH₵5 million every month COCOBOD slashed 20% of executive management and 10% for senior staff salaries which took effect immediately and will remain in place for the rest of the […]
Ghana summons Russian ambassador over alleged leak of explicit videos by ‘supposed Russian national’
By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The Ghanaian government formally summoned Russian Ambassador Sergei Berdnikov on Tuesday to address an escalating digital crisis involving the leak of sexually explicit images of Ghanaian women. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration expressed “strong displeasure” over the “atrocious conduct” of a third party described as […]
Government pays GH¢10bn in DDEP interest
Government has paid about GH¢10bn ($780m) in interest to holders of bonds restructured under its Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), the finance ministry has said. The payment, made on Wednesday, represents the sixth coupon settlement since the programme was launched as part of efforts to stabilise the country’s public finances after a severe debt crisis. […]
ICU, GAWU oppose COCOBOD salary cuts
The Industrial and Commercial Workers’ Union (ICU), Ghana, and the General Agricultural Workers’ Union (GAWU) of TUC (Ghana) are calling for the immediate reversal of salary cuts imposed on COCOBOD staff. In a joint statement, General Secretaries Morgan Ayawine (ICU) and Andrews Addoquaye Tagoe (GAWU) acknowledged that while the cuts were intended to ease COCOBOD’s […]
Family of Zambia’s ex-President Lungu dismiss poisoning allegation – lawyers
SOURCE: BBC NEWS The family of ex-Zambian President Edgar Lungu, who died in South Africa last June and is yet to be buried, have dismissed allegations he was poisoned. South African police also want custody of his body as part of their investigations, according to the late politician’s family. In a letter to the police, […]
Government confirms death of eight Ghanaians in Burkina Faso terrorist attack
Government has confirmed that a recent terrorist attack in Titao in Burkina Faso has claimed the lives of eight Ghanaian nationals. A statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on February 17, 2026, said seven members of the Ghana National Tomatoes Traders and Transporters Association who were engaged in lawful trading activities in the […]
Fake funeral suspects allegedly used hearse to smuggle charcoal in Malawi
Police in Malawi are searching for nine suspects who escaped from custody after being caught allegedly smuggling charcoal in a hearse disguised as part of a funeral procession. Acting on a tip-off, forestry officials intercepted the vehicle at a roadblock near the main city of Blantyre. Inside, they found an empty coffin placed over several […]
Relief in sight as NSA promises payment of service allowance by weekend
By: Sarah Baafi The National Service Authority (NSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to the prompt payment of allowances to National Service Personnel, assuring stakeholders that outstanding arrears will be cleared by the close of this week. In a press release dated February 17, 2026, the Authority said concrete steps are being taken to expedite payments […]
Government issues new travel advisory as terrorist attack claims lives of eight Ghanaians in Northern Burkina Faso
By: Hannah Dadzie Government has confirmed that a recent terrorist attack in Titao in Burkina Faso has claimed the lives of eight Ghanaian nationals. A statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on February 17, 2026, said seven members of the Ghana National Tomatoes Traders and Transporters Association who were engaged in lawful trading […]
Intelligence-Led Police Operation Foils Dormaa Highway Robbery Plot; One Suspect Killed, Five Firearms Seized
By Daniel Donkor The Bono Regional Police Command has shot and killed one suspected armed robber in a pre-dawn gun battle along the Dormaa–Gonokrom highway in the Dormaa West District, thwarting what authorities say was a planned attack on traders using the busy stretch. The operation, which police describe as intelligence-driven, led to the recovery […]
BataKente Concept Presented to Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Ministry for endorsement
A conceptual presentation on BataKente, a proposed national framework aimed at unifying and promoting Ghana’s indigenous woven textiles, has been made to the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts. The presentation was delivered during a courtesy visit to the Ministry by a three-member delegation comprising Afi Amoro, Chief Executive Officer of Jandel Limited; Norkor […]
2026 Sunon Asogli Chinese New Year: Veep Opoku-Agyemang Lauds Sunon Asogli’s Role in Ghana’s Power Stability
By Rachel Quartey & Rukayatu MusahVice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has reaffirmed the strategic value of Ghana–China cooperation in strengthening the country’s energy security, highlighting the critical role of the Sunon Asogli Power Ltd. in stabilising electricity supply during difficult periods. Speaking at the 2026 Sunon Asogli Chinese New Year celebration held at Kpone […]
Black Stars to face hosts Mexico on May 22 in key World Cup friendly
By Kwame Bediako The Ghana Football Association (GFA) has officially confirmed an exciting international friendly between the Black Stars and Mexico, bolstering preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This match marks the third warm-up fixture for Otto Addo’s squad as they sharpen their edge for the global tournament kicking off in June.Ghana already locked […]
UPSA @ 60: Strengthening Partnerships for the Future
A delegation from the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), on Monday, February 16 2026, led by the Chairman of the UPSA 60th Anniversary Planning Committee and CEO of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG), Mr. Kwabena Agyekum, paid a courtesy call on the Commissioner-General Mr. Anthony Kwasi Sarpong and Dr. Martin Kolbil Yambrigya […]
